This is it.
This is where Cambodian oud lovers get off the train.
From jungly Papuan and uplifting Borneo ouds to succulent Cambodian and grounding Indian ouds, there is an oud for every occasion and every taste.
While I do try to offer different varieties to suit diverse tastes, sometimes you come across an oud so brilliant in every way that it wins unanimous love.
Royal Kampuchea is one such oud.
Crafted in an almost idential fashion to our much-loved Cambodi Royale, you will find the same addictive sweet toffee note that you loved in Cambodi Royale to be the salient feature of this oil too.
Gentle and never too overwhelming notes of dried fruits (figs and prunes) and wild flowers form the heart of the scent - the fruit being more prominent initially, and the florals blooming more as the oil develops. A keen nose will detect subtle suggestions of nutmeg and cinnamon, with subtler hints of other spices and herbs. Doused liberally in caramel and drizzled with barrel-aged maple syrup, a silky smooth resinous-woodiness plays with your senses from start to finish, and is sure to have your nose glued to your wrist.
With an agave-nectar consistency that ensures the scent is diffused slowly without bombarding your nose with volatile top notes, Royal Kampuchea is long-lasting, smooth and gentle. There is neither the tart fruity bite of Amai Jinkoh, nor the pungent bitter-woodiness of Koten Jinkoh. From opening note to dry down, every stage of the scent's evolution unfolds seamlessly, and teases your nose with waves of agarwoody bliss.
Royal Kampuchea. A royal treat for the finickiest oud connoisseurs.
I seriously can't get enough of the scent.
I carry my tiny vial everywhere, talk about it, smell it
in the middle of the night! I love to put the smallest
bit on a strand of my hair, and I can enjoy it all day.
It creates an intense emotion in me, some sort of sweet
intangible longing... but it's a good feeling, kind of
like nostalgia.
C.M. (USA)
Taha, your Royal Kampuchea is the most rounded Cambodi
I've smelled thus far. Placing many of the Cambodi oils
I've owned below it with style. This is how Thaqeel was
supposed to smell like, and it's not as dense as
Thaqeel, which I like very much. The smell is
translucent and uplifting, never too shy nor imposing.
For me, it's purple with agarwood smoke threading
through its scent, stayed and dignified. The true
depiction of oud revered in the Hijaz. It's a
masterpiece with the most reasonable price. I always see
the Holy mosque, the honorable chamber of the Prophet,
salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam when the oil cloaks me in
its decent allure. The kind of allure that comforts you
instead of exciting you. That transcends you in tunnels
of light to eras longed after by the minds of the
meditators. Congratulations!
A.J. (Saudi Arabia)
Ripe with the sweetness of dried fruits, plum jam, brown
sugar, vanilla and tawny port, this oil smells
lusciously succulent, lavish and sensual- a golden
richness that is a satiny, smooth, enticingly warm, and
glowing. Resinous notes of hay, blond tobacco and amber
add thickness and texture to the midrange, while a
deliciously bitter note of roasted coffee beans adds
sophistication and interest to this opulent feast. The
drydown is a riveting combination of smoke and woods, an
unexpected twist that adds a sultry and smoldering
ending to this alluringly provocative, glamorous and
plush fragrance.
Perfume Smellin' Things, Top 10 of Fall 2012 (USA)
I tried it tonight and have been captivated by it's
depth of character and it's ability to keep my senses
entranced. I adore both the original Oud Kampuchea and
Koten Jinkoh. This one however is more like their wise
grandfather. It has a story to tell and I can't help but
listen. It's fruity, warm, woodsy, and has nice deep
floral notes. I am enjoying this one, like no other. My
favorite Cambodi yet!
M.J. (USA)
Royal Kampuchea may be my favorite oil I've purchased
from you so far. I definitely smell the figs and
prunes in the beginning, with a bit of wood. What
I really like is that the oil is very smooth, it's never
overpowering, and I like how it settles down where I can
still smell the dried fruit, with some flowers, and a
hint of wood leftover.
S.K. (USA)
I put it on maybe ~15 mins. ago. So far, it's a classic
Cambodian. But lest you think I'm not impressed, think
again. It's rich, fruity, syrupy & luscious. I'm
getting hints of butterscotch & caramel; so far, the
only Cambodian that goes that way for me is
Thaqeel.
E.S. (USA)
Similar to Cambodi Royale also is that the oil does not
project at a high volume constantly, but appears in
delicious waves floating up to the wearer! This effect
makes wearing this oil such a pleasure, as it reminds
you of it's presence throughout the day while avoiding
olfactory fatigue, and at the same time has great
lasting power. Makes me feel like I am receiving
delicious gifts throughout the day - and hence one feels
rather special... A truly great oil IMO
R.S. (Australia)
True to the Cambodi type, Royale Kampucha is a
cornucopia of dried raisins, currants, cherries, figs,
aged port and caramel. It is thick with a sophisticated,
dark sweetness and exudes a teacle-y resonance that is
as smooth as tortoiseshell, as soft as lambskin and as
mellow as butterscotch pudding. Another dimension is
added by a slightly bitter woodiness and balsamic
acidity whose sharp contrast to the golden scents of
sultanas, cinnamon and hay, adds backbone, energy and
resoluteness to the composition. I’m not able to smell
the flowers mentioned in the review but this oil smells
so sumptuous and rich I certainly don’t miss them ☺ It’s
warmth and glamour would make me reach for the bottle
when deciding what to wear to a festive celebration, or
when I wanted something both cozy and bracing on a cold,
winter’s night. I may not be “Royal” but this oil makes
me feel as though I am when I wear it ☺
P.S.-Six hours later the drydown smells smoky/woody and
is still going strong.
M.W. (USA)